Lesson Plan

Ask and Connect Lesson Plan

Students will learn to craft and differentiate between open-ended and closed-ended interview questions, practice respectful communication by interviewing peers, and extend those skills through at-home family engagement activities.

This lesson builds social-emotional skills, strengthens family–school partnerships, and empowers students to practice thoughtful questioning and active listening both in class and at home.

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Teacher Preparation

7 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Questions & Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorming Questions

7 minutes

Step 4

Pair Interviews

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Share

5 minutes

Step 6

Extended Family Engagement Activities

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Ask and Connect

Session Objectives

Interviewing Norms

Closed-Ended vs. Open-Ended Questions

Modeling the Interview

Brainstorm Your Questions

Pair Interviews

Reflection & Next Steps

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Ask and Connect

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Marcus Virgil

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